In Reply to: DONT GET CAUGHT posted by Bali Boy on Thursday, 12. April 2007 at 20:51 Bali Time:
This is info from Garuda's website re the new regulations.
Flights to and from Australia
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 31st March 2007.
The regulations will affect customers flying to and from Australia.
You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
The rules cover :
- all liquids including beverages, soups and syrups
- gels, including hair and shower gels
- pastes, including toothpastes
- creams, lotions and oils
- contents of aerosol cans, including sprays, shaving foam, deodorants
- mascara
- liquid-solid mixtures
- any other item of similar consistency
Specific regulations :
- All items mentioned above are only allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
- These containers must be carried in clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of bag must not exceed 1 liter.
- One person is only allowed to carry one such plastic bag.
- The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel at the check point for separate x-ray screening
Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula :
- Are permitted in cabin baggage
- May be subject to additional security checks
Duty-free purchases :
- Passengers can still take on board items purchased after the screening point, including duty-free.
Passengers may still carry on board the things they would normally take in carry-on baggage, such as cameras, personal music devices, books, and clothing.
Existing restriction for carry-on baggage remain the same